2. Observer’s Reference¶
2.1. Data Reduction¶
See this page for documentation on the data reduction pipeline.
2.2. Data Format & Fields of View¶
Both cameras produce 2048 pixel square images. The field-of-view of the IFU camera is 28" on a side, while
the Rainbow Camera (RC) has a field-of-view that is 13' on a side that is divided into quadrants for each of
the four filters (ugri
), which have individual FOVs of 6.5' on a side.
2.3. Exposure Time Estimates¶
IFU exposure time recommendations for standard stars:
10 - 12 mag –> 300s
12 - 13 mag –> 600s
13 - 15 mag –> 900s
IFU exposure time recommendations for science targets:
15 - 18 mag –> 1800s
18 + mag –> 2250s
Last updated on 17 May 2023